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FINAL EXAM STT33 Questions and Correct
Answers
Which statement is correct regarding suture for Peripheral
Vascular surgery? Ans: before tying polypropylene sutures, the
surgeons hands should be wet
Which clamp is removed last during a carotid endarterectomy?
Ans: internal carotid artery
Which suture is appropriate for closing an Arteriotomy? Ans:
Polypropylene
What procedure could necessitate the use of a Javid shunt? Ans:
Carotid Endarterectomy (?)
Which procedure includes prep from mid abdomen to toes with
affected leg prepped circumferentially? Ans: femoral-popliteal
bypass
Which choice indicates the correct sequence of events for clamping
the vessels prior to an arteriotomy? Ans: Heparinize patient, apply
proximal clamp, apply distal clamp, incise vessel.
A dietrich set includes Ans: vascular clamps, dilators, and scissors
Which graft includes preclotting by surgical team? Ans: Porous
Dacron Grafts
The alternative to cannulation of the aorta root is cannulation of
what? Ans: Femoral Artery
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For the posterolateral position, operating personnel should have
what available? Ans: beanbag
Of the following, all are true for tetralogy of fallot except? Ans:
Shunts between the aorta and pulmonary artery
What best describes skin prep for a posterolateral thoracotomy?
Ans: Shoulder, arm to the iliac crest
Abnormal opening in the wall between the left and right ventricles
of the heart Ans: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Cardiac cycle refers to events taking place during what Ans: Single
Heart Beat
Which artery supplies blood to the walls of the left atrium and
ventricle Ans: circumflex
If the pleural cavity is entered, what should the STSR anticipate?
Ans: chest tube insertion
Which statement is incorrect regarding blepharoplasty Ans: The
eyebrows should be shaved prior to prepping
Which flap allows tissue to be transferred to remain attached to
blood supply Ans: Pedicle flap
Plastic procedure considered clean not sterile Ans: Rhinoplasty
The term given to the condition known as clubhand is ? Ans: radial
dysplasia
Type of suture most used for closing skin in plastics to achieve
cosmetic closure Ans: Nylon
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FINAL EXAM STT33 Questions and Correct
Answers
Which statement is correct regarding suture for Peripheral
Vascular surgery? Ans: before tying polypropylene sutures, the
surgeons hands should be wet
Which clamp is removed last during a carotid endarterectomy?
Ans: internal carotid artery
Which suture is appropriate for closing an Arteriotomy? Ans:
Polypropylene
What procedure could necessitate the use of a Javid shunt? Ans:
Carotid Endarterectomy (?)
Which procedure includes prep from mid abdomen to toes with
affected leg prepped circumferentially? Ans: femoral-popliteal
bypass
Which choice indicates the correct sequence of events for clamping
the vessels prior to an arteriotomy? Ans: Heparinize patient, apply
proximal clamp, apply distal clamp, incise vessel.
A dietrich set includes Ans: vascular clamps, dilators, and scissors
Which graft includes preclotting by surgical team? Ans: Porous
Dacron Grafts
The alternative to cannulation of the aorta root is cannulation of
what? Ans: Femoral Artery
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For the posterolateral position, operating personnel should have
what available? Ans: beanbag
Of the following, all are true for tetralogy of fallot except? Ans:
Shunts between the aorta and pulmonary artery
What best describes skin prep for a posterolateral thoracotomy?
Ans: Shoulder, arm to the iliac crest
Abnormal opening in the wall between the left and right ventricles
of the heart Ans: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Cardiac cycle refers to events taking place during what Ans: Single
Heart Beat
Which artery supplies blood to the walls of the left atrium and
ventricle Ans: circumflex
If the pleural cavity is entered, what should the STSR anticipate?
Ans: chest tube insertion
Which statement is incorrect regarding blepharoplasty Ans: The
eyebrows should be shaved prior to prepping
Which flap allows tissue to be transferred to remain attached to
blood supply Ans: Pedicle flap
Plastic procedure considered clean not sterile Ans: Rhinoplasty
The term given to the condition known as clubhand is ? Ans: radial
dysplasia
Type of suture most used for closing skin in plastics to achieve
cosmetic closure Ans: Nylon
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